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FILM REVIEW – WORLD PREMIERE SXSW 2025
SXSW 2025. The Age of Disclosure – A Thought-Provoking Look at the Reality of Non-Human Intelligence
Film director Dan Farrah during the SXSW Red Carpet premiere of The Age of Disclosure.
The SXSW Film & TV Festival always showcases some of the most talked-about films of the year, and The Age of Disclosure, directed by Dan Farrah, was no exception. This documentary pulls back the curtain on what 34 senior members of the U.S. government, military, and intelligence communities claim is an 80-year-long cover-up surrounding non-human intelligent life. It also explores an alleged secret war among major nations to reverse-engineer technology of non-human origin. Sounds like something straight out of The X-Files, right?
Expectations vs. Reality
Going in, I expected a deep dive into UFOs—maybe some never-before-seen footage or at least compelling evidence confirming extraterrestrial existence. What I got instead was a lesson—not just on UFOs, but on the bigger, more unsettling questions about non-human intelligence and what disclosure actually means for humanity.
Rather than simply speculating about the existence of aliens, the film presents a reality where non-human intelligence isn’t just a possibility but something that has been actively covered up for decades. It forces you to consider not just if aliens exist, but how we, as a species, would even begin to process that information. What would it mean for our institutions, religions, and fundamental understanding of life itself?
The Big Question: Are We Ready for Disclosure?
Before watching, I held the common belief—the universe is too vast for us to be alone. I even entertained the idea that if aliens were among us, they might exist in ways beyond human comprehension. But this film challenges that mindset. It makes you ask: Are we even asking the right questions?
To be clear, The Age of Disclosure doesn’t provide shocking new footage or undeniable proof. If you’re looking for a film that shows you aliens, this isn’t it. Instead, it shifts the conversation from “Do they exist?” to “How do we deal with it if they do?”. It’s less about the spectacle of flying saucers and little green men and more about the philosophical and existential weight of disclosure.
Final Thoughts
While The Age of Disclosure doesn’t deliver the jaw-dropping revelations some might hope for, it succeeds in its true mission—making you think. It’s less about proving aliens exist and more about questioning why, after 80 years, governments still don’t think we’re ready for the truth.
Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just here for a mind-bending ride, this film will leave you with more questions than answers. And maybe, that’s the point.
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